Communications Officer
Organizational Context
The World Food Programme (WFP) is the world's largest humanitarian organization, dedicated to saving lives and building peace through food assistance. In Kuwait, WFP focuses on addressing global food security challenges and supporting sustainable development. This National UN Volunteer role is based in the WFP Kuwait Office and aims to enhance WFP's visibility and reputation among key stakeholders, including the government, private sector, IFIs, and media, to support resource mobilization and country strategy objectives.
Job Purpose
This National United Nations Volunteer assignment, exclusively for Kuwaiti nationals, supports the WFP Kuwait Office's communications function. The role is crucial for increasing WFP's visibility, positioning, and reputation with the Government of Kuwait, private sector partners, International Financial Institutions, media, and the public. The incumbent will contribute to WFP's resource mobilization, advocacy, and country strategy objectives by designing and delivering high-quality communications, media, and digital content. This content will support fundraising, stakeholder engagement, and highlight WFP's contributions to the Sustainable Development Goals and Zero Hunger.
Responsibilities
Under the direct supervision of the Head of Office, the UN National Volunteer will implement country-specific communication work plans to enhance WFP's visibility and reputation, supporting fundraising and advocacy. This includes researching and drafting communication products for target audiences and maintaining media contact lists to facilitate news flow. The role involves supporting digital and social media activities by creating content and leveraging networks. Additionally, the volunteer will prepare donor visibility materials (text, photos, videos) for fundraising efforts, monitor media coverage, and gather data for reports. The position also entails supporting WFP staff capacity building in communications and liaising with internal and external counterparts for coordinated messaging and visibility.
Work Experience
A minimum of 7 years of relevant experience in communications, journalism, public relations, or digital/social media is required. Experience with computer office software, database management, and web-based systems is necessary. Proficiency in both written and spoken English and Arabic is essential, along with strong knowledge of social media platforms and content creation tools. Experience in research, information gathering, and effective liaison with stakeholders is also required.
Skills
Key competencies include integrity, respect for diversity, accountability, adaptability, collaborative teamwork, curiosity, partnership-building, and self-management. Specific skills required are in communication, advocacy, public information, partnership development, and resource mobilization. The role demands strong drafting, presentation, and reporting skills, along with coordination and team management abilities.